Realistic Painting (Artist's Library Series)

ISBN: 1560101466

Author: Tennant, Daniel K.

Condition: New

Almost everyone has a deep appreciation of artwork that is so finely rendered and true to life that it looks photographic. Using gouaches (opaque watercolor) and the tips and techniques demonstrated in this book, you too will be able to create paintings of incredible realism.o Learn about the tools an materials you'll need and how to use themo Practice the techniques of spattering, masking, stippling, crosshatching, drybrushing, and applying thin washes and gradationso Find everything you'll need to know about airbrushes, including practical exercises to build skill sand using stencils for precisiono Follow the step-by-step demonstrations to master the specific techniques for painting dramatic cast shadows, reflections in silver, plush fabric and folds, grainy wood, the transparency of glass, and more